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May 2, 2026
People
‘Plan While You Can’ Campaign aims to reduce crashes, save lives during holiday weekend AUSTIN — As celebrations are finalized to mark the last days of summer, the Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to make a plan leading up to the Labor Day holiday — a plan for a safe and sober ride home….
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Education
MARSHALL – The Marshall ISD Board of Trustees officially welcomed the district’s new police chief during Monday’s regular August meeting, as Chief Joe Arledge received the chief’s badge during a ceremony and reception held in his honor. Board president Helen Warwick pinned the new badge on Arledge, who was hired in July as MISD’s police…
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Marshall
The Marshall Police Department along with the City of Marshall is jointly hosting an event at the City Park located at 615 Valleloma St. Marshall, TX. The event is titled City Hall in the Park and Back to school cookout. The event will be held on August 17th 2016 from 6pm-8pm, weather permitting. If the event is rained…
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On August 12, 2016, the Marshall Police Department received the award of “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Recognition Program. Begun in 2006, the Recognition Program evaluates a Police Department’s compliance with over 166 Best Business Practices for Texas Law Enforcement. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas…
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Longview
The Longview Police Department wants to remind Longview area motorists that the beginning of the school year is fast approaching. Drivers are reminded to be extra vigilant about safety while operating their vehicles on the roadways in areas where there may be school children. Tips include: School zones will be closely monitored by patrol and…
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Optimal Living
Now that you are on the path to good health do you know how to get to the destination? My grandchildren are fascinated with the cartoon called Dora the Explorer. What is the key to Dora’s success? Why it is the map of course! They carefully memorize the landmarks to remember on her route to…
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Education
Meet the Teacher/Orientation dates and times for all campuses in MISD: Washington Early Childhood Center: Parent Orientation (Spanish) – Tuesday, Aug. 16, 6:00 p.m. Meet The Teacher (All) – Wednesday, Aug. 17, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Parent Orientation (English) – Thursday, Aug. 18, 6:00 p.m. Robert E. Lee Elementary: Thursday, Aug. 18, 5:00-7:00 p.m. South…
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Homemaking
Why would you want to make your own vanilla extract? Because you can! Why buy it when you can make it, remember? There are actually several reasons why I do this. If you are concerned about extra coloring and sweeteners in products, you make your own. Even many of the store bought “pure” vanilla extract…
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Longview
On August 8, 2016 at 2:38 p.m., Longview Police were dispatched to a Check Welfare in the area of South Green Street and Bostic Drive. When officers arrived they found the body of a Hispanic male in the field. Police are beginning their investigation at this time. Police have identified the deceased as 60 year-old…
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A Notice of a Special Called Meeting for Agenda Review of the MISD Board of Trustees to be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 @ 12:00 PM is now available on the District’s web site. The Agenda and Notice can be found by going to the District’s Website (www.marshallisd.com) and clicking District > School Board > Meeting Agendas > Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM. It is of course always…
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